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Governor prolongs much needed stability for schools and students
SPRINGFIELD – In response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto to the widely supported school funding reform measure, State Senator...
ILBCF Staff
Aug 2, 20171 min read
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Lightford: Rauner wants more chaos
SPRINGFIELD- Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) released the following statement after Governor Bruce Rauner...
ILBCF Staff
Aug 2, 20171 min read
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Sims Invites Local Families to Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago), State Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago), and Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore (D-Chicago)...
ILBCF Staff
Aug 2, 20171 min read
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ILBCF Wants Your Opinion Regarding the Legalization of Marijuana in Illinois
Recently, State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) introduced legislation, which would make...
ILBCF Staff
Aug 1, 20171 min read
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Lightford to Rauner: Austin is a Chicago Neighborhood
CHICAGO- Assistant Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) reacted to comments Governor Bruce Rauner made today claiming that...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 26, 20171 min read
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Welch Urges Governor to Sign Debt Transparency Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois’ estimated bill backlog sits at a record $14.3 billion, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 26, 20172 min read
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Greenwood Urges Governor to Sign Breast Cancer Screening Expansion
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is urging Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that would require...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 26, 20171 min read
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Greenwood Encourages Residents to Check for Uncashed Checks with Comptroller’s Office
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is informing local taxpayers and small businesses that they may...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 26, 20171 min read
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Lilly Urges Governor to Support Life Insurance Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is urging Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that requires insurance companies to...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 25, 20171 min read
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Conyears-Ervin Funds Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence
CHICAGO – Domestic violence survivors will have access to critical care following passage of a state spending plan backed by state Rep....
ILBCF Staff
Jul 25, 20171 min read
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Conyears-Ervin to ‘Walk and Talk’ with Area Residents
CHICAGO – State Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin, D-Chicago, is hosting her first “Walk and Talk” to engage with area residents and walk the...
Larry Luster
Jul 25, 20171 min read
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Harper Supports Legislation to Enhance Protections for Student Loan Borrowers
CHICAGO – To provide additional protections to students and individuals paying off their student loans, state Rep. Sonya Harper,...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 25, 20171 min read
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Stratton Urges Governor to Sign Criminal Justice Reforms into Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Juliana Stratton, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to stand with her and help end the school-to-prison...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 25, 20171 min read
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Stratton Speaks about New Budget during Town Hall Meeting
CHICAGO – As a way to help her constituents understand important developments in Springfield, especially about the budget, state Rep....
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20171 min read
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Wallace Legislation Creating Independent Police Investigation for Cases of Officer-Involved Sexual A
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Litesa Wallace, D-Rockford, passed legislation recently that will require independent investigations for...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20171 min read
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Welch To Host Property Tax Appeal Seminar; Invites Residents to Attend
FOREST PARK, Ill. – To help local homeowners lower their skyrocketing real estate taxes, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20171 min read
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Harper Works to Decrease Violence in Local Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recent legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, that creates a statewide task force to develop...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20172 min read
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Greenwood Urges Rauner to Sign Law Protecting Residents with Pre-Existing Conditions
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Concerned about the effects that proposed changes to federal healthcare would have on vulnerable residents, state...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20171 min read
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Black and Latino Caucus Members Urge Gov. Rauner to Speak Up for Communities of Color
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Committed to making Illinois a welcoming state, State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, and state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa”...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 24, 20172 min read
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Greenwood Encourages Residents to Check for Uncashed Checks with Comptroller’s Office
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, is informing local taxpayers and small businesses that they may...
ILBCF Staff
Jul 21, 20171 min read
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